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LIST OF ARTICLES 



FOR WHICH PREMIUMS WILL BE AWARDED 



OF THB 



MECHANICS' INSTITUTE 



CITY OF NEAV-YORK, 



TO BE HELD AT 



CASTI.E GARDEN, 



S B P T E IKE B S R , 



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STATIONERS' HALL PRESS, 245 PEARL-STREET. 

1836. 




ADT£RTISX:i!I£IVT. 



MECHANICS' INSTITUTE 



CITY OF NEW-YORK. 



This institution was founded in 1830, and incorporated by an 
act of the Legislature, in 1833, and now enumerates about thirteen 
hundred members. It has for its object, the instruction of njie- 
chanics and others in all the useful branches of science and the 
arts ; while the tenor and spirit of its constitution prohibit the in- 
troduction of politics, religion, or irreligion. 

The course of education in our common schools, which the 
young mechanic generally leaves for the workshop, enables him 
to acquire a knowledge of reading, writing, and the rules of com- 
mon arithmetic ; but beyond these branches it scarcely makes any 
pretensions : he therefore labors under a serious difficulty at the 
very commencement of his business, namely, that of being compel- 
led to learn a set of dry and often tin interesting rules, without a pre- 
vious acquaintance with the principles upon which they are founded. 
It was with the view of supplying this deficiency, as well as others 
hereafter to be mentioned, that the Mechanics' Institute of 
THE City of New- York was established. . It was designed as a 
school for teaching the useful branches of physical and chemical 
science, to prepare the mechanic to understand and appreciate the 
lectures of the college or university, and thus increase his know- 
ledge, usefulness and happiness. The institution is founded on the 
most liberal principles, and though intended especially for mechan- 
ics, is open to all who are disposed to avail themselves of its privi- 
leges. An initiation fee of two dollars, and the same amount in 
annual dues, secure admission to its lectures, and exhibitions, and 
also, to the use of the library and reading room. 

In accomplishing its designs, the Institute has established regu- 
lar annual courses of lectures on a variety of subjects connected 

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CIRCULAR 

OF THE 

"^ MECHAIVICS' IRJSTITUTE 

OP THE CITY OF NEW-YORK: 

CONTAINING 

AN ADDRESS 

TO THE 

MECHANICS AND MANUFACTURERS 

OF THE UNITED STATES; 



REGULATIONS, 



LIST OF PREMIUMS, 



TO BE AWARDED AT THE 



SECOND FAIR, TO BE HELD IN CASTLE GARDEN, 
SEPTEMBER, 1836. 



NEW- YORK: 

STATIONERS' HALL PRESS, 17 PLATT-STREET. 

1836. 



MANAGERS. ,n ' 



Uzziah Wenman^ 
Samuel Carter, 
Henry Dnrell, 
George Bruce, 
Jolm M. Dodd, 
Peter Wallers, 
John Bell, 
Owen G. Warren, 
Noah S. Hunt, 
H. Cunningham, 
W'illiam J/Mullen, 
Augustus Campbell, 
H. O. Kearsinsr, 
William Ballafd, 
L. Feuchtwanger, 
William H. Hile, 
John Co'.ro}'', 
James Walters, 
L. D. Chapin, 
Ichabod Hoit, 
John Remick, 
William A. Day, 
Augustus F. Cammeyer, 
Sylvan us S. Ward, 
Adam Hall, 
Adolphus Andrews, 
William Partridge, 
Alva B. Taylor, 
Colin Lishtbody, 
Martin W. Emmons, 
J. W. Weaver, 
Thomas F. Peers, 



James J. Mapes, 
Robert Roberts, 
Alexander J. Davis, 
Henry G. Stetson, 
Luke'Davies, 
T. J. Carmichael, 
L. D. Gale, 
Thomas Ewbank, 
Benjamin W. Clapp, 
Robert Walker, 
Charles R. Williams, 
Benjamin G. Hunt, 
Peter Wemmel, 
Benjamin Sherwood, 
John Whittemore, 
John Watkins, 
James R. Walter, 
Williair Browning, 
Henry R. Dunham, 
Thomas Afflick, 
Joseph Trench, 
Richard Braoraw, 
George F. Nisbett, 
James Thompson, 
M. W. Warne, 
Pulaski Jacks, 
W. S. Jacks, 
Mahlon P. Green, 
E. I. Abell, 
Henry B. Robertson, 
John"^H. Mead, 
Henry G. Ely, 



Uzziah Wenman, Chairman. 
Henry Durell, Vice Chairman, 
OwEK G. Warren, Secretary. 



CIRCULAR. 



ADDRESS 



Mechanics, Artisans, Traies:iien, and Manufactarers. 



The committee appointed by the Institute as Managers of the 
appn^aching Fair, respeclfiilly request your co-operation to render this 
exhibition every way worthy of the arts, and of the ingenuity of the 
mechanics of our country. 

You are respectfully invited to send for competition, or for exhibi- 
tion, specimens of the articles which you manufacture, wlierein you 
wish to display workmanship; or machinery or new inventions 
wherein the principles involved in their construction are of importance. 

The object of the Institute in holding Fairs, is to afford its members 
and their fellow-citizens, whether mechanics, machinists, manufac- 
turers, or merchants, an opportunity of exhibiting their articles, and 
obtaining celebrity in their particular branches of business ; and more- 
over, to enable merchants from the country, farmers and strangers 
generally, who may visit the city for the purpose of purchasing goods, 
implements of husbandry, or machines, to see in one collection a great 
variety of articles of all descriptions. 

These exhibitions have also the effect of bringing yearly before our 
legislators, and the community at large, the various arts and trades, 
with beautiful specimens of each, showing the connection which a 
proper encouragement of those arts has w^ith the prosperity of the 
country. 

Articles sent from a distance, for exhibition or competition, may be 
consigned to The Secretary of the Mechanics'' Insiiiiite, City Hall, 
who will take charge of the ?ame, and have them properly placed in 
the Fair during the time it remains open. 

STEAM POWER will be provided for the accommodation of those 
who wish to exhibit machinery in operation. 

Any further information concerning the Fair or the Institute can be 
obtained at the rooms in the C"ty Hall, which are kept open daily from 
9 A. M. to 10 p. M., or by letter to the Secretary. 



RE GUL ATIONS 



1. The Garden will be open for the reception of goods on Friday 
and Saturday, tlie 2d and 3d of September, from 7 o'clock, a m., until 
9 o'clock, p. M., and for visiters on Monday, the 5th, at 10 o'clock, a. m., 
and continue open every day for the exhibition till 10 p. m. 

2. All articles intended for competition, must be delivered before 
9 o'clock p. M., on Saturday, the 3d of September, and articles for ex- 
hibition only will be received any time during the Fair, 

3. The judges shall be appointed, and a list of them published in one 
or more of the newspapers, on or before the 1st of September. 

4. To insure perfect impartiality, the committee on premiums, and 
all firms or partnerships in which they are interested, shall be excluded 
from competition ; nor shall they award a premium or compliment to 
any of their number. 

5. No premium shall be awarded for an article that has received one 
at any other public exhibition. 

6. Whenever the price is made a condition of premium, the makers 
must engage to furnish the required quantity at the price affixed. 

7. Proof of origin must be furnished, if required, for every specimen 
offered for premium. 

8. The committee on premiums, reserve the right of withholding a 
premium whenever the article is not deemed worthy of it. 

9. Should articles of extraordinary merit be presented, the committee 
will, with pleasure, extend premiums to them, although not embraced 
in the annexed list. 

10. All articles deposited, must be accompanied by an invoice con- 
taining a detailed description of them ; and when necessary, a full 
account of their properties and uses, together with names and residences 
of the makers and depositors written in full. Contributors are also 
requested to furnish an account of the state of the trade or business in 
which they are engaged, and generally any information in relation to 
it which shall not be deemed by them detrimental to their own interest. 

11. Arrangements will be made to exhibit in operation any working 
models that may be sent in for exhibition ; and the committee, im- 



pressed with a conviction that such provision would render the exhibi- 
tion hoih interesting and nseful, respectfully invite contributions in this 
branch, A careful and competent superintendent will be provided to 
take charge of the models sent for the above purpose. 

12. The mornings of each day, until fifteen minutes before ten 
o'clock, shall be appropriated to the judges; and neither owners nor 
depositors of goods shall be admitted to the exhibition during the time 
thus appropriated, except at the special request of the judges. 

13. Members will receive their tickets of admission, by applying 
at the Institute Rooms any time previous to the days of exhibition. 

14. All articles offered by apprentices for exhibition or competition, 
will be received and registered in the same manner as other articles, 
but will be judged of as the productions of apprentices. 

15. Apprentices bringing articles to the exhibition must furnish 
a certificate from the person to whom they are apprenticed, stating 
the name, age, and time they have served as appreniices. 

16. Persons exhibiting articles subject to injury by being handled 
are desired to have them secured in glass cases, and contributors are 
requested to have some person to take charge of the articles exhibited 
during the time the Fair is open. 

17. Depositors will receive a ticket from the Secretary, which will 
admit them and ladies each day and evening during the exhibition. 

GEORGE BRUCE, 
HKNRY CUNNFNGHAM, 
WILLIAM PARTRIDGE, 

HENliY DURELL, ( committee 

JOHN M. DODD, > on 

ADAM HALL, I Premiums, 

JOHN BELL, 
WILLIAM H. HALE, 
UZZIAH WENMAN, 



LIST OF PREMIUMS. 



The Committee, in offering their list of premiums, take this opportu- 
nity to state that all branches of trade not enumerated in the foUowing 
list, will receive the same attention as if they were specifically named ; 
and persons who may have establislied new branches of mechanical 
business are respectfully invited to avail themselves of this opporumity 
to exhibit specimens of their skill and ingenuity, whrch will be entitled 
to premiums equally with those mentioned in the list. 

1. To the person who shall manufacture in the United States the 
greatest quantity of iron from the ore, during the year 1836, using coke 
or charcoal, the combustion to be sustained by air heated to 400^ Fahr., 
or upwards. A Gold MedaL 

2. To the maker of the best substitute for the ordinary porcelain 
evaporating dishes, that will withstand the action of acids and sudden 
heat equally with the imported articles, and at a cheaper rate, assorted 
sizes of from five gallons capacity to half a gill to be exhibited. 

A ISilver Medal. 

3. For the best pair of scales for chemical analysis, to be sensible to 
the 500th of a grain when loaded with 500 grains in each pan. The 
beam may be of wood or of steel, and the pans of platinum ; the price 
not to exceed ^30 for the scales, with a support and case of glass. 

A Silver MedaL 

4. For the best specimens of wax, bleached with chlorine or any 
compound of chlorine, not less than ten pounds to be exhibited, and 
some of the same manufactured into candles, and not less than two 
dozen to be exhibited. The article to be not inferior to that bleached 
by the action of light and moisture. A Silver MedaL 

5. For the best specimens of India Rubber manufacture, whether 
they consist in new applications and uses of the article or improvement 
in the method of manufacture. A Silver MedaL 

6. For the best specimens of enamelled labelling on glass that will 
resist the action of acids and alkalies. A Silver MedaL 

7. For the best specimens of German silver ware for domestic and 
other purposes, not less than a dozen different articles to be exhibited. 

A Silver MedaL 

8. For the greatest improvement In the surveyor's compass. 

A Silver MedaL 

9. For the best secretary and book case. A Silver MedaL 



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10. For a working model of the best blacksmiths' bellows, to be 
cheaper in construction, not subject to the irregularity of the blast, nor 
to require as much room as the ordinary wood and leather bellows 
now in general use. A Silver Medal, 

11. For the best book of specimens of printing types, to contain 
nothing but the articles manufactured at the foundry from which the 
specimens are sent. A Silver Medal. 

12. For the best constructed dentist's chair. ^4 Silver Medal, 

13. For the best suspension lamp for burning the spirit gas mixture, 
to tlirow the light upon the surface beneaih, so as to prevent casting a 
shadow in that direction, and cheap as those now in use. 

A Silver Medal, 

14. For the best constructed and cheapest spongy platinum lamp for 
instantaneous light, price not to exceed two dollars at retail, the stop- 
cock not subject to leakage, to which those in use are so liable. 

A Silver Medal. 

15. To the person who shall point out the true cause (in an essay) 
why a large portion of the platinum sponge, in general use for the hy- 
drogen lamps^ is soon exhausted of its power to si-t fire to the gas, and 
who shall describe a method of manufacture by which that imperfec- 
tion may be obviated. A Silver Medal, 

16. For a fire engine that shall throw more water with less power 
than those now in use, and shall combine lightness and portableness. 

A Silver Medal, 

17. For the best model of a truck or carriage adapted to stone cut- 
ters' use, and of sufficient strength to carry fifteen tons, the wheels to 
be so constructed as not to injure the road or pavement, and the load- 
ing machinery to be so arranged that one man may raise a ton's 
weight. A Silver Medal. 

18. For the best tenoning machine. A Silver Medal, 

19. For the best mortising machine. A Silver Medal. 

20. For a filter of material and construction similar to those now in 
use, price not to exceed five dollars at retail, to filter ^\'e gallons in 
twenty-four hours. In awarding this premium cheapness and utility 
are mainly considered, and the maker must be able to furnish any 
number required at the price aflixed. A Silver Medal, 

21. For the best carriage axle, to be made in the following manner: 
to consist of not less than eight pieces of iron, and each the whole 
length of the axle, one quarter of an inch thick and two inches wide, 
firmly bo-md together and confined with screw bolts, on strong band, 
and the arms to be turned similar to those now in use, and steel collars 
neatly fitted on the wearing parts. A Silver Medal, 

A 22. For the discovery of a method of manufacture of sheet iron to 
have a surface similar in evenness to the Russia iron, and not to 
eitceed the thirty-second part of an inch in thickness. 

^ Silver Medal, 



23. To the inventor of a successful method of mixing the sizing of 
paper with the pulp in the engine. A Silver Medal, 

24. To the inventor of the best portable cooking stove or furnace 
adapted to the wants of small families, and intended to burn anthracite ; 
price at retail to be not more than four dollars, and any number 
required to be furnished at the same rate. A Silver Medal. 

25. To the maker of the best rifle gun, half stocked and ribbed bar- 
rel, with percussion lock and double triggers, to carry a ball of from 
40 to 60 to the pound, and not to exceed twenty dollars in price. 

A Silver Medal. 

One to be exhibited, and one hundred to be furnished at the same price within six months, 
if required. 

26. To the maker of the best double-barrelled fowling piece with 
percussion locks. A Silver Medal. 

27. For the best Russia iron grate. The pattern to be entirely new. 

A Silver Medal. 

28. To the maker of the best vegetable oil that will answer as a sub- 
stitute for olive oil for manufacturing purposes. Not less than five 
gallons to be made. A Silver Medal. 

29. For a black writing ink, indestructible by chemical applications, 
superior to any at present known, that will flow freely, and not corrode 
a pen made of steel or other metal. A Silver Medal. 

Certificates that not less than two gallons of such ink has been actually prepared, and two 
quarts of the ink to be produced to the Institute. 

30. For the best composition for printers' ink, superior to any 
hitherto known, and fit for the finest kind of lithographic, letter-press, 
and copper-plate printing. A Silver Medal. 

Certificates that not less than one hundred pounds of such ink has been made, with a full 
detail of the process employed, and ten pounds of the ink to be produced to the Institute. 

31. To the maker of the best white vellum quarto post paper, made 
from the best No. 1 domestic rags, weighing not less than eight pounds 
per ream. Not less than one hundred reams to be made, and ten 
reams to be exhibited. A Silver Medal. 

32. To the maker of the best quarto post paper at three dollars per 
ream, of domestic rags No. 1. A Silver Medal. 

33. For the best specimens of medium printing paper, weighing not 
less than twenty-four pounds per ream, the price not to exceed three 
dollars and fifty cents per ream. A Silver Medal. 

34. For the best specimen of Bristol boards made entirely from linen, 
of foolscap, demy, medium, or royal size; of 2, 3 and 4 sheets in 
thickness ; one dozen each to be exhibited. ^ A Silver Medal. 

35. For the best specimen of hand-made drawing paper, of the 
various sizes, from demy to antiquarian — made entirely from linen — 
equal to Whatman's ; the surface not to be smooth. 

A Silver Medal. 

36. For the best specimen of fine glazed ground paper hangings of 
five original patterns. A Silver Medal. 

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37. For the best specimen of paper hangings suitable for bandboxes, 
window curtains, &c., of five original patterns. A Siloer Medal, 

The premiums No. 36 and 37 will be awarded to the competitors who shall excel in the 
greatest number of patterns, as well as the finest specimens. 

38. To the manufacturer of the best specimens of porcelain. 

A Silver Medal 

The specimens to constitute a tea set of not less than seventy -two pieces. In awarding 
this premium, the texture of the ware, its color, painting, gilding, and the elegance and taste- 
fulness of the forms, will be taken into consideration. 

39. To the manufacturer of the best dinner set of blue and white chi- 
na, of not less than one hundred and twenty pieces. A Silver Medal, 

The same considerations as in the preceding will influence the award of this premium, 

40. To the manufacturer of the best queensware, white, or cream 
colored, edged, painted, and printed. A Silver Medal. 

41. To the maker of the best and most extensive variety of cut glass. 

A Silver Medal 

42. To the maker of the best and most extensive variety of mantel, 
astral, or hanging, lamps. A Silver Medal 

43. To the maker of the best gas chandeliers, or burners; pendants, 
branches, or mantels. A Silver Medal 

44. For the best constructed awnings. A Silver Medal 

45. To the maker of the best set of cabinet chairs and sofa, to match ; 
not less than eiglit chairs and one sofa to be exliibited. 

A Silver Medal 

46. For the best pianoforte. A Gold Medal 

In awarding this premium, regard w'ill be had to the quality of the instrument, exclusively, 
without any reference to the cabinet work. 

47. For the best cast iron hollow ware for culinary purposes, tinned 
inside, to be equal to the best British goods of the same description: 
not less than one dozen pieces to be exliibited. A Silver Medal 

48. To the maker of the best specimens of malleable cast iron : not 
less than one hundred pounds to be exhibited, and in pieces weighing 
from one-half to eight ounces. A Silver Medal 

49. For the best specimens of enameled hollow ware for culinary 
purpnses, not less than one dozen pieces to be exhibited, better and 
cheaper than those now in use. A Silver Medal 

50. For the best candles made of tallow from which the elain is 
expressed. A Silver Medal 

51. For iron or wooden planes, or for superior workmanship in the 
common kind. A Stiver Medal 

52. For the best edge tools for the use of carpenters and joiners; not 
less than two dozen tools of different kinds to be exhibited. 

A Silver Medal 

53. For the best set of table cutlery, to consist of not less than fifty- 
one pieces. A Silver Medal 

54. For the best cast steel files, from six to fourteen inches in length, 
rough, bastard, and smooth cut, not less than one dozen of each kind to 
be exhibited. A Stiver Medal 



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55. For the best pianoforte wire. A Silver MedaL 

56. For the best fine castings of iron, zinc, brass or bronze. 

A Silver Medal 

57. For the best tea set of silver-plated goods. A Silver MedaL 

58. For the best tea set of Britannia-metal goods. 

A Silver MedaL 

59. For the best specimen of pen and pocket knives, razors, scissors, 
&c. ; not less than two dozen of assorted kinds to be exhibited. 

A Silver MedaL 

60. To the maker of the best set of surgical instruments. 

A Silcer MedaL 

61. For the best bar iron, from two to five inches square ; and round 
iron, from two to Rve inches in diameter. A Silver MedaL 

The iron to be packed and fagotted under the hammer or rollers, and the welds to be 
p.jrfect. 

62. For the best cast steel of assorted sizes. A Silver Medal 

63 For the best stock and standing vices, equal to those known by the 
name of tower vices; not less than five to be exhibited, and to weigh 
from 30 to 80 pounds. A Silver MedaL 

64. For the best anvils equal to the Mouseliole anvils, assorted sizes, 
from 1 cwt. to 2 cwt. ; not less than five to be exhibited. 

A Silver MedaL 

65. For the best writing desks and dressing cases. A Silver MedaL 

66. For the best plan of protecting houses from fire. 

A Silver MedaL 

67. For the best saddlers' tools. A complete assortment to be exhi- 
bited. A Silver Medal. 

68. For the best sheet iron, equal to that made in Russia, not less 
than one hundred sheets to be exhibited. 

One Himdred Dollars^ and a Gold MedaL 

69. For the best specimen of brass or copper wire cloth, of not less 
than fifty mesh to the inch, to be thirty inches wide or upwards, and 
hi length not less than six feet. A Silver MedaL 

70. For the best portable scales, to weigh from three to twelve hun- 
dred pounds. A Silver MedaL 

71. For the best balances, of the more dehcate kind, for the use of 
apothecaries and gold assayers. A Silver MedaL 

72. For the best sample of drab and olive bang-up cords and velvet- 
eens. A Silver MedaL 

73. For the best samples of 7-8 and 4-4 superfine shirtings, similar to 
the British long cloths. A Silve?^ MedaL 

74. For the best samples of 6-4 cambric muslins, made of yarns from 
number forty to one hundred and twenty. A Silver MedaL 



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75. For the best samples of 6-4 cheeked and corded cambric muslins, 

A Silver Medal. 

76. For the best sample of 6-4 book muslin, made of yarns from 
No. 100 to No. 200. A Silver Medal, 

77. For the best plan of forming castor bodies for hats, or for the 
best castor bodies made by a machine. A Silver Medal, 

78. For the best specimens of woollen and worsted vestings. 

A Silver Medal, 

79. For the best specimen of white or printed Marseilles vestings. 

A Silver Medal, 

80. For the best specimen of Marseilles quilts for beds, at least from 
1 1 to 14 quarters. A Silver Medal, 

81. For the best sample of furniture chintz, not less than five colors, 

A Silver Medal. 

82. For the best sample of rich chintz prints, for ladies' dresses, not 
less than five colors. A Silver Medal, 

83. For the best bleaching powder, to be as good in strength as 
Tennant's Scotch. A Silver Medal, 

84. For the best sample of cotton handkerchiefs, in imitation of the 
plaid Madras, to measure square, and made of yarn not under number 
forty ; not less than ten dozen to be exhibited. A 'Silver Medal, 

85. For the best samples of 4-4 fancy striped or checked gingham, 
in imitation of the Scotch, of yarn number forty-five or upward. 

Colors ofall cotton goods to be permanent. A Silver Medal, 

86. For the best sample of diaper, in imitation of the Russia ; it must 
be twenty-three inches wide, and made of flax thread. 

A Silver Medal 

87. For the best sample of 8-4, 10-4, or 12-4, linen table damask, or 
linen damask table cloths. A Silver Medal, 

88. To the manufacturer of the best specimen of linen shirting, to be 
equal to the Irish, not less than fifty yards to be exhibited. 

A Silver Medal, 

89. For the best sample of pantaloon stuffs 3-4 to 7-8 wide, all cotton, 
or cotton and wool. A Silver Medal. 

90. For the best sample of ladies' white cotton hose, not less than 
one dozen to be exhibited. A Silver Medal, 

91. For the best sample of ladies' black worsted hose, not less than 
one dozen to be exhibited. A Silver Medal, 

92. For the best sample of silk vestings, A Silver Medal, 

93. For the best samples of silk plush, suitable for the manufacture 
of silk hats. A Silver Medal, 

94. For the best felting for paper makers. A Silver Medal, 

95. For the best sample of printed silk pocket handkerchiefs, to 



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measure square, not less than one piece, of seven handkerchiefs each, 
to be exhibited. A Silver Medal. 

96. For the best sample of sattinet, not less than twenty-seven 
inches wide, one piece to be exhibited. A Silver Medal. 

97. For the best sample of single or double-milled cassimeres, all to 
be permanent colors. A Silver Medal. 

98. For the best sample of superfine blue or black cloth, permanent 
colors, not less than sixty inches wide, and exclusively American. 

A Silver Medal. 

99. For the best sample of blue cloth, indigo vat dye, to measure 
not less than fifty-four inches wide. A Silver Medal. 

100. For the best sample of fancy-colored cloth, to measure not less 
than 60 inches wide. " A Silver Medal. 

101. For the best samples of drab cloth, to measure not less than 
forty-five inches wide. A Silver Medal. 

102. For the best samples of baize. A Silver Medal. 

103. For the best article for Negro clothing, made of cotton, twilled, 
at least thirty inches wide. A Silver Medal. 

104. For the best samples of ingrain carpeting, thirty-six inches 
wide, not less than sixty yards to be exhibited. A Silver Medal. 

105. For the best sample of Venetian carpeting, twenty-seven or 
thirty-six inches wide, not less than sixty yards to be exhibited. 

A Silver Medal. 

106. For the best sample of Brussels carpeting, not less than forty 
yards to be exhibited. A Silver Medal. 

. 107. For the best sample of three point blankets, in imitation of the 
Mackinaw blankets, to measure not less than six feet six inches long, 
by ^ve feet six inches wide, to weigh at least eight pounds six ounces 
per pair. A Silver Medal. 

The stripe and point marks to be indigo blue. 

108. For the best woollen bed blankets, to measure at least 10-4 wide, 
by 12-4 long. A Silver Medal. 

109. For the best cotton blankets, 9-4 by 4-4 ; stripes at the ends to 
be of fast colors. A Silver Medal. 

110. For the best blankets made of cotton and wool, to measure six 
feet long and ^ve feet wide. A Silver Medal. 

111. For the best specimen of leather, in imitation of Russia, one 
dozen skins to be exhibited. A Silver MedaL 

^ 112. For the best specimens of white sheep skins, suitable for 
apothecaries' use ; finished equal to the article now imported from 
France. Three dozen skins to be exhibited. A Silver MedaL 

113. For a method, or a composition, superior to any now in use, 
rendering leather water proof, without injuring its texture or pliability. 

A Silver Medal. 



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114. For the best carving in wood of any enriched border or orna- 
ment, from the carver's own design. A Silver Medal. 

115. For the best oak tanned light leather for ladies' shoes. 

A Silver Medal 

116. For the best specimen of coach steps, uniting lightness and 
durability, not less than half a dozen sets to be exhibited. 

A Silver MedaL 

117. For the best specimen of coach springs, embracing lightness, 
beauty of form, and strength. A Silver MedaL 

118. For the best and most economical method of purifying oils. 

A Silver MedaL 

119. For the best specimens of patent leather. A Silver MedaL 

120. For the best water-proof boots. A Silver MedaL 

121. For the best sole leather. A Silver MedaL 

122. For the best calf skin. A Silver MedaL 

123. For the best morocco. A Silver MedaL 

124. For the best alum-dressed lining skins. A Silver MedaL 

125. For the best watch movement, made from the rough material, 
allowing nothing to be used of the European manufacture, excepting 
pinion wire, and hair-spring wire ; and for the most feasible plan for 
manufacturing the movements. A Silver MedaL 

126. For the best gold watch case. A Silver MedaL 

127. For the best specimens of native silk manufacture; also, for 
the best cocoons. A Silver MedaL 

128. For the best architectural drawing. A Silver MedaL 

129. For a method of rendering cellars water-proof, by the use of a 
material more durable than wood. A Silver MedaL 

130. For the best machine for separating the seeds from the cotton, 
and superior to any now in use. A Silver MedaL 

131. For a portable grist-mill, superior to any now in use. 

A Silver MedaL 

132. For the best safe or chest really fire proof. A Silver MedaL 

133. For a portable forge and bellows, better than any now in use. 

A Silver MedaL 

135. For the best and largest assortment of horticultural and agri- 
cultural implements. A Silver MedaL 

136. For the best specimens of blank books. A Silver MedaL 

137. For the finest specimen of printed book binding. A Silver MedaL 



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138. For the best and most extensive assortment of work in 
scagliola. «^ Silver Medal, 

139. For the best trunks. A Silver Medal 

140. For the best specimens of harness. A Silver Medal, 

141. For the best saddles. A Silver Medal, 

142. For the greatest improvement in illuminating materials, includ- 
ing the best apparatus for burning the same. A Silver Medal. 

The award of this premium supposes the greatest quantity of light for a given amount of mo- 
ney, and takes also into consideration the disposition of the light, whether it be so diffused as to 
illuminate every part of the room, in a horizontal and perpendicular; direction. 

143. For the best specimens of lamp black, containing no oily or 
resinous matter, and which must be of a fine jet black, and of such a 
price as to admit of being brought into general use for fine work. 

A Silver Medal, 

144. For an easy and cheap method of reducing the type founders' 
dross, so that each founder may be able to reduce his own, and thus 
save the expense of sending it to a refiner. A Silver Medal, 

145. For the best essay on roofing materials, with an account of 
those that have been and are used in this country, and, as far as prac- 
ticable, those in Europe, including the different inclinations at which 
the roofs are laid. A Silver Medal. 

146. For the best and most perfect account of the mineral building 
materials used in the different sections of the United States, and espe- 
cially in all the large towns and cities, with the qualities and compara- 
tive advantages and disadvantages of each, as far as practicable. 

A Silver Medal. 

147. For the best specimens of crucibles for brass founders' and 
other uses of American manufacture and materials. A Silver Medal, 

148. For the best toned cymbals. A Silver Medal, 

149. For the best specimens of ship carving. A Silver Medal, 

150. For the best specimens of refined sugars. A Silver Medal. 

151. For the best specimens of door and other locks. 

A Silver Medal. 

152. For the best specimens of useful and ornamental work in 
American hydraulic cement. A Silver Medal 



WMi improvements in the arts, but more especially, on chemical 
and mechanical philosophy. It has also an excellent library, 
amounting to near one thousand volumes, a reading room, museum 
of models, and a valuable. collection of chemical and philosophical 
apparatus — all of which are appropriated fortl.e benefit of its mem- 
bers. To increase still more the facilities for the acquisition of 
usefftl knowledge, the Institute has engaged a scientific gentleman, 
who, under the supervision of the Board of Directors, has charge 
of the entire propert}^ and gives his personal attendance at the 
rooms, which are now kept open day and evening throughout 
the year. 

The Institute Rooms, situated in the City Hall, and consisting 
of a lecture room, reading room, library, museum of models, appa- 
ratus, etc. are now open daily for the use of the members and 
for the inspection of the public, where all who feel an interest in 
the advancement of science and the arts, are invited to call and 
obtain for themselves more perfect information as to the character, 
objects, and history of this institution. 

The first fair was held at Castle Garden in the latter part of 
September, 1835, and the quantity, variety, and beauty of the articles 
exhibited, as well as the number of visiters, exceeded the expecta- 
tion of the most sanguine of its projectors ; and although it did not 
prove a source of pecuniary emolument, yet the valuable experi- 
ence acquired in this first attempt will enable its Managers to con- 
duct future fairs with increased interest to the public*^ and, if success- 
ful, will, by adding to its resources, allow the Institute to carry out 
the great objects contemplated in its charter with additional vigor. 

Under these considerations, the Managers appeal with confidence 
to the public, and particularly to all immediately interested in the 
improvement and perfecting of the mechanic arts, to support them 
in their praiseworthy object — the moral and intellectual elevation 
of the mechanic. 

It may be further stated, that the Fair will be principally conduct- 
ed by mechanics, for their improvement and benefit, and that the 
funds arising from the proceeds will be appropriated for the ad- 
vancement of the objects of the Institute; it relies, therefore, with 
the utmost confidence, on a liberal patronage from the public gene- 
rally, and more especially from mechanics. 



